How To Sew A Cowl Neck Top

Overview

Learn how to sew our sexy cowl neck top sewing pattern. This DIY sewing tutorial walks you through every step of the process, from cutting your fabric to attaching straps and facings...

Sizing Details

Available in our exclusive drag queen sizes XS–4X and standard women's sizes 2–18, ensuring a stunning fit for various body types.

Drag Queen Sizes

Sizes	XS	S	M	L	XL	2X	3X	4X
Inches
Bust	35”-37”	38”-40”	40”-42”	44”-46”	47”-49”	50”-52”	53”-55”	56”-58”
Waist	26”-28”	29”-31”	32”-34”	35”-37”	38”-40”	41”-43”	44”-46”	47”-49”
Hips	37”-39”	40”-42”	43”-45”	46”-48”	49”-51”	52”-54”	54”-56”	58”-60”
Height	70"	70"	70"	70"	70"	70"	70"	70"
Centimeters
Bust	89-94	96-102	102-107	112-117	119-124	127-132	135-140	142-147
Waist	66-71	74-79	81-86	89-94	96-102	104-109	112-117	119-124
Hips	94-99	102-107	109-114	117-122	124-130	132-137	137-142	147-152
Height	178	178	178	178	178	178	178	178

Our unique drag sizes are based on U.S. Standard Men’s and Women’s Plus sizes, designed to fit male bodies with padding with an average height of 70 inches. They feature longer torsos, wider shoulders, arms, and legs, and a shorter crotch inseam compared to standard women’s sizing, making them inclusive for anyone matching the provided measurements.

Standard Women's Sizes

Sizes	0-2	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-18
Inches
Bust	32"-33"	34"-35"	36"-37"	39"-40"	42"-44"
Waist	24"-25"	26"-27"	28"-29"	31"-32.5"	34.5"-37"
Hips	33"-35"	37"-38"	39"-40"	42"-43"	45"-47"
Height	65"	65"	65"	65"	65"
Centimeters
Bust	83.8	86.4-88.9	91.4-94.0	99.1-101.6	106.7-111.8
Waist	63.5	66.0-68.6	71.1-73.7	78.7-82.6	87.6-94.0
Hips	88.9	94.0-96.5	99.1-101.6	106.7-109.2	114.3-119.4
Height	165	165	165	165	165

Fabric & Notions

Two-way stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

Fabric Yardage

This pattern works best with 2-way stretch fabrics for a slinky, body-hugging fit. It can also be made with non-stretch fabrics—just size up. Below, you’ll find yardage charts for both our Drag Queen Sizes and Standard Women’s Sizes to help you determine how much fabric you’ll need.

Drag Queens Sizes

Size	Fabric Yards
XS	0.75
S	0.75
M	0.75
L	0.75
XL	0.75
2X	0.75
3X	0.75
4X	1

Women's Sizes

Size	Fabric Yards
0–2	0.75
4–6	0.75
8–10	0.75
12–14	0.75
16–18	0.75

Sewing Instructions

Color Guide How to sew a cowl neck top sewing pattern for drag queens and women

Fabric Pieces

After cutting your fabric, you should have the following pieces:

1 seamless front piece (cut on a fold)
1 seamless front facing (cut on a fold)
4 strap peices

STEP 1

Gather one strap piece, fold it vertically in half with the right sides of the fabric facing each other.

STEP 2

Serge the folded ends together and trim off at the half inch seam allowance. If you don't have a serger you can use a stretch stitch or zig zag stitch.

Then flip the strap right side out, using a loop turner or saftey pin.

STEP 3

Serge the bottom edge of the front facing piece.

STEP 4

Gather the front piece, 2 strap pieces and the front facing piece. Layer them right sides facing each other, with the straps in the middle pinning at the strap notch.